9 Inventions We Owe to the Ancients

We often don’t realize the ancient origin of many of the common items we use today. They’re a lot older than you may think. thecollector.com/inventions-we-… via Roman History

Swiss Archaeologists in Gebenstorf Find Unexpectedly Extensive Roman ancient-origins.net/news-history-a… via Roman History

Today 73AD Masada, a Jewish fortress, falls to the Romans after several months of siege, ending the Jewish Revolt.

Died today 69AD Marcus Salvius Otho, Roman Emperor, dies at 36. He was the second emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors. He married Poppaea Sabina, but when the emperor Nero took Poppaea for his mistress, she later became his wife

Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city bbc.co.uk/news/science-e… via Roman History

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A stunning fresco depicting Helen of Troy is revealed during excavations at the ancient Roman city arkeonews.net/a-stunning-fre… via Roman History

No Laughing Matter? What the Romans Found Funny antigonejournal.com/2021/08/what-r… via Roman History

BBC Documentary - Today 9pm UK time (15 April).

Pompeii: The New Dig

The excavation begins with the discovery of a large brick-built oven. It begins as a mystery, as it is too big to be just for a private residence.
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Nero: Tyrant or Misunderstood Genius? Find Out! youtube.com/watch?v=Q6CVwA… via Roman History

Archaeologists discover a fresco resembling a pizza

Among the ruins of Pompeii, a fascinating fresco comes to light depicting a food offering of fruit, wine and what looks like, a pizza. bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h… via Roman History

Stunning new Roman frescoes uncovered at Pompeii, the ancient Italian city frozen in time by a volcano cbsnews.com/news/pompeii-i… via Roman History

Aristophanes:Get to Know the Master of Ancient Greek Comedy

Most of our knowledge of Ancient Greek comedy comes from the works of Aristophanes, a playwright famous during & after his lifetime for his quick wit, bold writing, & innovation. thecollector.com/aristophanes-a… via…

Battle of Ibera

In the year 215 BC, the expansive struggle of the Second Punic War gripped the Mediterranean, casting a long shadow over Roman strategic considerations, particularly in the wake of Hannibal’s string of victories. rebellionresearch.com/battle-of-iber… via Roman History

BBC Documentary - Today 9pm UK time (15 April)

Pompeii: The New Dig

Following the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Over the course of a year, an all-Italian team of archaeologists excavate an entire city block, Insula 10, in the north of…

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Today 43BC Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Mutina

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